Charles Gerard Conn Mansion Explained

Charles Gerard Conn Mansion
Location:723 Strong Ave., Elkhart, Indiana
Coordinates:41.6853°N -85.9864°W
Architect:Ellwood, A.H. & Son; Welter, L.H.
Architecture:Italianate, Classical Revival
Added:December 19, 2007
Refnum:07001278

Charles Gerard Conn Mansion, also known as the Strong-Conn Mansion, is a historic home located at Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1884, and is a two-story, Italianate style painted brick mansion. It features a two-story, Classical Revival style wraparound porch supported by 17 pillars and two-story projecting front bay. It was the home of musical instrument manufacturer C.G. Conn (1884-1931).[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2015-10-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Charles Gerard Conn Mansion . 2015-10-01. Dana Groves . Alicia Zartman . Elicia Dadlow . PDF. July 2005. and Accompanying photographs.